Solomon Hochoy
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Sir Solomon Hochoy TC, GCMG, GCVO, OBE, (b. April 20, 1905 in Jamaica, d. November 15, 1983) was the last British Governor of Trinidad and Tobago, the first non-white Governor and the first Governor General after independence and the first British viceroy of non-European descent.
Hochoy is of Hakka[citation needed] Chinese background and migrated to Trinidad at the age of 2, and grew up in Blanchisseuse. After rising through the civil service, Hochoy was appointed Governor in 1960 (the first West Indian to be Governor). When Trinidad and Tobago became independent in 1962 Hochoy was appointed Governor General. He retired from that position in 1972 and was succeeded by Ellis Clarke. After retirement he returned to Blanchisseuse where he spent the remainder of his life.
He was married to Lady Thelma Hochoy (1910-), a social activist. The Sir Solomon Hochoy Highway and the Solomon Hochoy Trophy (for football) are named in his honour.
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- Anthony, Michael (2001). Historical Dictionary of Trinidad and Tobago. Scarecrow Press, Inc. Lanham, Md., and London. ISBN 0-8108-3173-2.
| Preceded by: Sir Edward Betham Beetham |
Governor of Trinidad and Tobago 1960–1962 |
Succeeded by: — |
| Preceded by: — |
Governor-General of Trinidad and Tobago 1962–1972 |
Succeeded by: Ellis Clarke |
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